About Kara Vavrosky, RDH

Kara Vavrosky, RDH is a well known dental hygienist who runs the popular Facebook page, Dental Hygiene with Kara RDH. Kara is also a writer and editor for Modern Hygienist, part of the Modern Dental Network. She writes popular articles that share practical advice and tips for hygienists, all in an informative and entertaining way.

Kara serves on multiple advisory boards and is the founder of a DentalHygieneAnswers.com, a question and answer site for dental hygienists. Additionally, she sits on the 2015-2016 ADHA Governance of Tomorrow Steering Committee, where she works towards setting a positive direction for the future of the American Dental Hygienists Association.

A graduate of the Oregon Institute of Technology, Kara has a deep passion for spreading knowledge about the importance of oral health and how it relates to the entire body. Kara’s passion extends to helping other hygienists understand the latest protocols, products, and research — all with the goal to push the profession forward.

Kara lives in Vancouver, WA with her fiance Ben, and their fur-babies, Bug & Lily. Beyond her love of dental hygiene, Kara enjoys spending time with her family, keeping up with the latest in social media, and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest and all it has to offer.